How do you treat bumble foot?

[countrygirl4513]

I've got a hen that has started hobbling just this morning. Upon inspection she has bumble foot. How do I treat this? I know it is staph, and usually caused by injuring her foot somehow. I've read that BluKote is good to spray on it, but should the spot be excised,etc?

 

[countrygirl4513]

bump

 

[Poison Ivy]

Yes just use a cutter or razor blade and cut it open and clean all the yellow junk out. Then rinse it and put some neosporin in it. I'd place a cotton ball on it then wrap it with gauze. Check it in a few days and repeat if needed. I only had to do it once and a week later it was healed up nice. Use gloves when doing this also.

 

[speckledhen]

Here is a link with one method of treating, however, the recommended Terramycin is not that effective against a staff infection:
http://www.geocities.com/KelliAnn293/healthproblems.htm#BumbleFoot

 

[sammi]

I agree...terramycin not effective for staph infection.
check vet for proper antibiotic.
(possibly Baytril, Cipro,or penicillin derivative)